Congress Advances AI Whistleblower Protections with Key Legislation
Bipartisan bills including Sen. Grassley’s AI Whistleblower Protection Act aim to shield AI insiders who disclose…
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Walmart Uses $2.9 Billion Tariff Refunds to Cut Prices for Shoppers
Walmart is channeling $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to reduce prices on groceries and merchandise as part of efforts to ease consumer inflation pressures
Iran Rebukes Trump’s “Economic D-Day” Threat Amid Rising Tensions
Iran’s foreign minister dismisses Trump's announcement of unprecedented economic warfare as a distraction from U.S. financial troubles and calls it doomed to fail
Emails Reveal U.S. and Iran Coordinated Deportations of Iranians in 2025–2026
Newly released emails show U.S. and Iranian officials worked together to deport more than 100 Iranians amid escalating tensions and a 2025 conflict between…
Seven Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash, Including Five Americans
A helicopter crash in northern Kenya’s Samburu County claimed seven lives, including five Americans, raising concerns about safety in the region’s growing tourism sector
Trump Orders Cuts in Childhood Vaccines Amid Unproven Autism Claims
President Trump directs limits on childhood vaccinations despite lack of scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism, as Health Secretary Kennedy’s autism research remains inconclusive
New Protein Identified That Helps Toxoplasma Parasite Adapt to Crowded Cells
MIT researchers discover a protein enabling Toxoplasma gondii to regulate metabolism and oxidative stress during dense growth inside host cells and brain cysts
Discord Halts Livestreams in Brazil Following Teen Suicide Backlash
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil after criticism over failure to protect minors, following a tragic suicide during a livestream and subsequent government intervention
Global Tax Reforms Target AI Profits to Fund Human Rights
Governments are negotiating a UN treaty to enable better taxation of multinational tech and AI companies, aiming to boost revenue for human rights funding…
Women Represent Just 26% of AI Job Hires Amid Tech Pay Surge
A LinkedIn study reveals that women are underrepresented in U.S. AI jobs, securing only 26% of hires despite these roles offering salaries more than…